Apple 1 computers, one of the first personal computers, were introduced in 1976. Now 37 years old they are setting records for auction sales. In September 2010 one fetched over $20,000 on eBay. A few months later one with the original box and papers cleared $200,000. And this week an auction house in Germany sold one for 516,000 Euros (around $670,000 depending on the exchange rate). Apparently a refurbished and now working model. this is one of the highest prices ever for a vintage computer.

Who knows, in 30 years the original iPhone 2G may set records for sales, but considering the number built, who knows how many will be around in 2040, or how many will have the original box.

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